Fri Mar 14 08:20:00 UTC 2025: ## “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Falls Flat Despite Promising Premise
**MUMBAI, INDIA –** The new dance film “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” starring Abhishek Bachchan and newcomer Inayat Verma, has received a lukewarm reception from critics, earning only a one-and-a-half-star rating. While the film boasts a promising premise – a talented young dancer’s journey to Mumbai to pursue her dreams – critics found the execution lacking.
Verma shines as the spirited protagonist, Dhara, but Bachchan’s performance is deemed too stolid, overshadowed by the focus on dance competition sequences reminiscent of reality television. Nora Fatehi, while showcasing her dance skills, struggles with her acting role. Supporting performances from Nassar, Harleen Sethi, and Johnny Lever also fail to impress, with Lever’s comedic contributions singled out as particularly weak. The overall criticism centers on a weak plot and underdeveloped characters, leaving the audience wanting a more compelling narrative.
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